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i actually really like my post from just last week: expectations versus reality. i felt like i was pouring my heart out and i truly believe in what i wrote. i also love this projection into the future – it’s not beautifully written, but the imagery makes me happy.

glimpse of 2021? [source]
♥ my most popular post

sadly, i only have the ability to look back to may of 2009 with my stats. i’m a little sad to see that the #1 hit-on post was taking a break. although it does make sense, since it was up for 7 days [rather than the usual 1]. #2 is thoughts on play — thanks to gretchen rubin!

♥ my most controversial post

a big fat problem: my thoughts on the pediatric obesity epidemic. thankfully, i don’t seem to stir up too much controversy around these parts [although commenter lac is always up for a good debate! 🙂 ]

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♥ my most helpful post

well, you all would have to tell ME, right? i liked writing tips for the july intern as well as the little habits: MD style

it’s pretty much just like scrubs. really.
♥ a post whose success surprised me

you all blew me out of the water when over 100 of you introduced yourself/came out of lurkdom in this post! it’s so much fun to know who is reading my early AM rambles.

♥ a post i feel didn’t get the attention it deserved

well, it did get some attention, but i just wanted to give a shout-out to heather’s wonderful pre- prenatal nutrition guest post! it was really informative and i loved having her contribute with her RD expertise.

oh just look at that COFFEE!! although actually i’m feeling a little better sans-caf today! hopefully over the hump??
♥ the post i’m most proud of

i am most proud that i came forward with my TTC struggles. it took me a long time to decide to do that, but since then i’ve received many emails from those who were really helped in knowing that they were not alone.

tagged:

✔ caribbean princess

✔ angeliki

✔ allie

✔ susan

✔ jess

off to start the week!
i ended up taking a ridiculous nap yesterday AM [no caffeine, remember], making this weekend probably my laziest to date. maybe ever! however, i did manage to do the three essential tasks i set out to do [laundry, grocery shopping, and yoga!], AND i read a ton of never let me go and watched the glee project. so i’ll consider it a success!

the great fundraising act
susan of the great balancing act was diagnosed with lymphoma a few weeks ago, and her story is heart-wrenching. she is braving through it all but there are some pretty serious financial issues with getting her the medication she needs [see her blog for details]. the blogging community — led by janeetha — has put together a giant auction to raise funds for her. many great companies [and bloggers themselves] have donated goods — i definitely recommend checking it out.

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7.24.11

workout: yoga @ BP — the planned instructor actually had an emergency and couldn’t make it, but the sub was great!

summer produce is photogenic

grilled salmon with tomato + peach salsa
i know some people are tired of the heat and are hating on summer, but i never will!!